January – Oakland County Workforce Webinars
January – Oakland County Workforce Webinars
(Oakland County, Dec. 26, 2020)
Oakland County is assisting residents in their job searches and career changes by offering a series of workforce webinars. Here’s what’s available in January:
Workforce Webinars
Changing Careers: New Opportunities, New Future
Thursday, January 14, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: No Charge
How to navigate the basic steps of a career transition
Finding new occupations with bright futures
Handling your finances, spending and creditors during a career transition
Career Vision Board: Showcase your Interest, Skills, and Goals!
Friday, January 8, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Friday, January 22, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: No Charge
Get an intro into the function of vision boards
Get warmed up with a few creative exercises
Gain clarity around what YOU want in your career
Create your very own career vision board out of inspiring materials to display at home
Gig Jobs: Exploring Non-Traditional Employment Opportunities
Monday, January 11, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Monday, January 25, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: No Charge
What is the gig economy?
Outlook and trends of the gig economy
Is a gig right for you?
The Language of LinkedIn: Using the Popular Career Tool the Right Way
Monday, January 4, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Cost: No Charge
General navigation of the platform
Job searching and professional branding tips
How to optimize their profiles to the algorithm
Let’s Talk About STRESS!
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-talk-about-stress-tickets-118333808607
Cost: No Charge
What are the physical and emotional signs of stress?
What are the sources of stress in your life?
What changes can you make to manage and reduce stress?
Mid-Life Career Transitions
Thursday, January 7, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Thursday, January 21, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: No Charge
Basic Steps of a Career Transition
Opportunities available to the older worker
Older workers – the stereotypes and the truth
Personal Branding
Monday, January 4, 2021 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Cost: No Charge
Create a marketing strategy focused on your most important product: you!
Steps to building and maintaining a successful personal brand
Learn how to craft a compelling networking pitch
Presenting a Professional Image
Monday, January 15, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Monday, January 29, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: No Charge
This workshop will cover:
Appearance
Communication
Performance
Resumé Writing: Resumes and Cover Letters
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: No Charge
3 Main Types of Resumes: Chronological, Functional, Combination
Resume Etiquette (do’s & don’ts)
Key Components of a Cover Letter
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: No Charge
How Technology Impacts Job Searches
Importance of Key Words
Structuring A Resume to Secure an Interview
Tuesday, January 5, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: No Charge
Types of interviews and how to prepare for them
Best practices for interviewing
Researching companies who want to interview you
